This LJ and I need to get friendly again...but I'm missing my writing buddy terribly (all of you, think happy Earthlink thoughts in Seattle's direction, please), so just a laundry list for now.
Fic: I'm a solid month behind on reading fic except for that which I beta. If you've posted some wonderful snippets or fics to LJ or to the lists recently, I apologize profusely for the lack of feedback. I know without reading that it's wonderful stuff, especially the post GID stuff. And I'll get around to it tonight, I hope. (yes, that means you,
lanieday and ljs! Petals and Sargasso are at the top of my list, with all the wonderous GID fics and snippets and whatever other fabulous fic you folks have so graciously provided.)
Friends and other fun stuff: I friended a few new folks recently -- don't feel obligated to friend me back. I add friends to my list 'cause I like to read what they write. No other reason. It doesn't stand to reason that a stranger would find what little I put here equally compelling, so *don't don't don't* feel obligated. But this does remind me: does anybody else go LJ-friends-friends hopping to find new and fascinating stuff to read?
Recs I really, truly need some serious Giles pov/mood pieces. Gen is of the good. Fluff is *not*. Rec me whatever fic you think of as having *the* best Giles voice ever in it? Pretty please? And I've already read everything Lori's written ;-) I'm hoping for some non-ship Giles here, btw...
Rec lists Y'all go check This out insurfal666's journal. Would you, could you, on a stick? Would you, could you, with a brick? I'd just love to have an easy place to go find good BtVS fic that's neither All!About!Spike (don't stone me!!!) nor so full of stuffed-shirtedness I don't even want to rec things there...
Okay, enough for now. I'm going to try to discipline myself to write something tonight. See you folks 'round the bend.
Fic: I'm a solid month behind on reading fic except for that which I beta. If you've posted some wonderful snippets or fics to LJ or to the lists recently, I apologize profusely for the lack of feedback. I know without reading that it's wonderful stuff, especially the post GID stuff. And I'll get around to it tonight, I hope. (yes, that means you,
lanieday and ljs! Petals and Sargasso are at the top of my list, with all the wonderous GID fics and snippets and whatever other fabulous fic you folks have so graciously provided.)Friends and other fun stuff: I friended a few new folks recently -- don't feel obligated to friend me back. I add friends to my list 'cause I like to read what they write. No other reason. It doesn't stand to reason that a stranger would find what little I put here equally compelling, so *don't don't don't* feel obligated. But this does remind me: does anybody else go LJ-friends-friends hopping to find new and fascinating stuff to read?
Recs I really, truly need some serious Giles pov/mood pieces. Gen is of the good. Fluff is *not*. Rec me whatever fic you think of as having *the* best Giles voice ever in it? Pretty please? And I've already read everything Lori's written ;-) I'm hoping for some non-ship Giles here, btw...
Rec lists Y'all go check This out in
surfal666's journal. Would you, could you, on a stick? Would you, could you, with a brick? I'd just love to have an easy place to go find good BtVS fic that's neither All!About!Spike (don't stone me!!!) nor so full of stuffed-shirtedness I don't even want to rec things there...Okay, enough for now. I'm going to try to discipline myself to write something tonight. See you folks 'round the bend.
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But, I actually am just a big, weird, paranoid dork.
I just did the friends-friends hopping and just added you as an LJ friend. For heaven's sake don't feel weirded out or obligated to reciprocate!
I wish I had a nice Giles story to rec, I'll keep an eye out, but you must promise to share any that come your way as well.
I'll be reading Petals later on. Thank you for that one.
and a fuss free, general fic rec list, wouldn't be a bad thing. I miss the occasional fic spotting posts that used to pop up on the lists.
And, I don't know if I told you or not, but your 'voice' posting is a part of my everyday thinking about writing, now.
Thanks for telling me that. I was actually hesitant to post those thoughts.
Actually, my fic post is just of a scene from the chapter I'm working on. I'd love your feedback when you get around to it. I have been, honestly, truly, not kissing up here, meaning to look at the piece you recently posted. Soon.
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Third
And this comes somewhere, as it's what started it all, but I haven't yet found its spot. I think it's somewhere in between the plane and the kitchen, but really I'm not sure yet.
Rough
As you were putting links together, I was scanning your journal. But I missed "Rough", so glad you sent me the URL. Your writing is gorgeous. I love how you write from the inside out, giving Willow and Giles unusual depth. This is a wonderful piece. I like the little bits of it. Where can I find your other fics? I'll check around your LJ for clues.
My stuff
Of course, you must now share your link!
I'm finishing up my webpage this evening. I'll have it up later. The URL will be on my LJ. I have to say I'm feeling a slight inner cringing thinking of you reading my story, after reading your W/G pieces. I'm actually proud of my fic because I've worked hard on it and it has many strengths. But it's my first effort at writing any fiction, so it doesn't have the depth and polish I aspire toward. But please read it anyway when you have time. Feedback is always helpful.
I'll head off to doodle around in your url as soon as I finish up tonight's project plans...something new is always good!
I'm usually not queasy about my story. I'm promoting it shamelessly on my site. It just came over me after reading yours. But, yes, no shame here. Learning is good.
Right back at ya!
But this does remind me: does anybody else go LJ-friends-friends hopping to find new and fascinating stuff to read?
Absolutely -- this is exactly how I stumbled across your LJ :-)
L.
I stayed up into the *wee* hours reading the whole thing, from end-to-end. Went all the way back to the beginning, even. It's been quite a while since I did that, and I just love it. What a story. I mean, it was what-a-story when it was just Unlocked, but the whole thing, taken all together -- wow.
What others have said is true -- you've made Giles your own, but it's in a way that works. You've given Anya that something too. Love how you tie up all the S7 ends so neatly, and I know you were stewing a bit over how this is different from your earlier work, but I *adore* the dark and hard edge that's here. The mystical imagery alone is worth much, but it's the sheer originality that grabbed me and stayed with me til mumble-mumble a.m.
Follow my bliss indeed. If you only knew how distant I've been from it of late, and how much enjoying this means.
Thanks, Lori!
That feedback is so kind and specific that it makes me feel worlds better. Bless.
(And I hope you get to take a nap today.)
L.
I didn't mention this before, but you know, that epilogue reads suspiciously like a prologue. I'll read if there's more you want to tell in this 'verse. But I wonder if you realize just how close you are to an original series/universe? This fic is reliant on the Whedonverse primarily for characterization, and little else. And it reminds me of Zelazny's Amber universe. There's enough here to build a commercial novel or three around, what with the doors and the cards and the Reverend and Marcus and Angela and... well, you get the picture. I'd love to read more of this Keeper business, regardless of when or how.